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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.35 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.35 and 138.61 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.35 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.35 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.35 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 71,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,571.88/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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